Dumplin’s Journey from Disaster Survivor to Darling Pet

When tornadoes tore through Spalding County, Georgia—an hour south of Atlanta—on January 12, Spalding County Animal Shelter contacted the ASPCA for help caring for animals impacted by the storms. The ASPCA established a temporary shelter for unowned pets and animals displaced by the tornadoes and relocated other animals to shelters outside the impacted communities to free up space in local shelters. More than […]

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California Celebrates TWO Victories for Animals!

It’s time to celebrate, because TWO critical animal-protection bills were signed into California state law this month by Governor Newsom! They both passed the California State Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support in September, and the Governor’s signature sealed the deal. If you are a resident of California, use our online form to send a message of thanks to the Governor […]

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Celebrity Pittie Parents and Why We Love Them!

National Pit Bull Awareness Day is just around the corner—October 28 to be exact—and we’re so excited for one of our favorite days of the year that we’re kicking off our celebrations early. This year, we wanted to give a shout-out to some amazing pittie parents who, simply by loving their pit bull, are helping to put an end to the […]

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And They’re Off! Meet Adoptable Horses in Kentucky

From October 11-14, 2023, the ASPCA Right Horse program will return to Lexington, Kentucky, for the second annual adoption event at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. This fun event both brings needed visibility to equine adoption and helps horses find homes. Twelve adoptable Thoroughbreds from five different ASPCA Right Horse Partners will be there; ranging from recently retired racehorses to older […]

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This Unique Daisy Stands Out from the Rest of the Bouquet!

Our dear Daisy is a beautiful cat who is ready to love and be loved! She may look a little different than other brown tabbies, but that just makes her even more special. Several years ago, she experienced a severe burn on her back and has had multiple surgeries to repair the wound. Daisy has recovered wonderfully in her foster […]

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Weathering the Storm: How to Help Scared Pets During Storms

Have you noticed your pet shaking, pacing or drooling when a storm rolls through? Or maybe they try to run out of the door and chew or dig through a wall or the floor? If so, your pet may have Astraphobia, or fear of thunderstorms. While this is a common issue in dogs, their reactions can potentially put them in […]

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